Molybdenum
Cameron Parish Water and Water Works District 1
Molybdenum is a metal that occurs naturally in soil, minerals and water. People who ingest large amounts can have increased levels of uric acid and gout-like symptoms.
14
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.62 ppb | 14 | 14 | 4.74 ppb - 6.94 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 40 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 40 ppb for molybdenum was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a benchmark for testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule program. This health guideline protects against metabolic changes and excess formation of uric acid in the blood.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | 103721P | 4.87 ppb |
| 2014-02-11 | 103722P | 5.30 ppb |
| 2014-02-11 | 103720P | 5.66 ppb |
| 2014-02-11 | 303843P | 5.90 ppb |
| 2014-02-11 | 103724P | 6.08 ppb |
| 2014-02-11 | 103723P | 6.19 ppb |
| 2014-02-11 | 303844P | 6.45 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 107793P | 4.74 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 307912P | 5.01 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 107794P | 5.22 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 107791P | 5.33 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 307913P | 5.49 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 107795P | 5.53 ppb |
| 2014-08-12 | 107792P | 6.94 ppb |